What Sets Scout Home Security Apart?
As a newer provider in the industry, Scout has been serving customers for over 5 years. One unique feature you’ll find with Scout are the RFID door panels. These door panels allow you to arm and disarm your system at the swipe of a sticker. You can easily add an RFID sticker to a common object to help make arming and disarming more discreet. Scout also boasts the ability to use a number of smart devices with its security systems. The provider’s security systems are called “packs”, and these range in price from $229.00 – $549.00. You can purchase professional monitoring with Scout for $19.99/mo.
What we like
- No contract required
- Unique RFID door panel for arming and disarming
- Lots of home automation integration capabilities
What we don’t like
- Not very many smart devices to choose from
- No professional installation option
- Professional monitoring not available with Always On plan
Scout Security Packages
Our take
The Scout Small Pack is great for any home no matter the size. This package comes with the essentials you’ll need for securing your home. You can purchase additional sensors and equipment for your home as you’d like. The Scout Small Pack retails for $229.00.
Package devices and features include:
- 1 Scout hub
- 1 RFID door panel
- 1 Motion sensor
- 2 Access sensors
- 2 Key fobs
- 1 Yard sign
Our take
Get additional protection for fire and flooding with the Scout Elements Pack. This package features everything in the Scout Small Pack plus two additional access sensors, a smoke/CO sensor and a water sensor. By purchasing the Always On+ monitoring plan, you’ll get access to fire department dispatch in the event of an emergency. The Scout Elements Pack retails for $349.00.
Package devices and features include:
- 1 Scout hub
- 1 RFID door panel
- 1 Motion sensor
- 4 Access sensors
- 2 Key fobs
- 1 Smoke/CO sensor
- 1 Water sensor
- 1 Yard sign
Our take
Do you have multiple doors or windows you need to protect? The Scout Architect Pack is designed to help you cover and protect those entryways with four access sensors and a glass break sensor. The glass break sensor can detect the vibration and sound of breaking glass. One sensor can also monitor a room with multiple windows. The Scout Architect Pack retails for $549.00.
Package devices and features include:
- 1 Scout hub
- 1 RFID door panel
- 1 Motion sensor
- 4 Access sensors
- 2 Key fobs
- 1 Smoke/CO sensor
- 1 Glass break sensor
- 1 Yard sign
Scout Equipment and Features
Compare Scout Home Security Packages
| Scout Small Pack | Scout Elements Pack | Scout Architect Pack | |
| Equipment costs starts at | $229.00 | $349.00 | $549.00 |
| 24/7 professional monitoring | Available with Always On+ Plan | Available with Always On+ Plan | Available with Always On+ Plan |
| Pro. monitoring starts at | $19.99/mo. | $19.99/mo. | $19.99/mo. |
| Motion detection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smart home integration available | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Home environmental monitoring | No | Yes | No |
| Glass break detection | No | No | Yes |
| Keyless door entry | No | No | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions About Scout Home Security
Is a contract required for Scout’s services?
No, a contract is not required for Scout’s services. You can purchase your equipment upfront or finance your equipment through Affirm.
Is professional installation an option for Scout alarm systems?
No, Scout doesn’t offer optional professional installation. Scout alarm systems are do-it-yourself kits, which allows you more freedom with equipment placement in your home and allows you to avoid any installation fees.
What is Scout’s return policy?
Scout has a 60-day return policy for all equipment purchased on the website. If you’d like to return your equipment, you’ll get a prepaid return label, and you’ll get a full refund once your equipment is received.
